UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026

Exam Date

Feb 8, 2026

Exam Mode

Offline

Vacancies

474

Status

Results Out

UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026
Board
Organizing Board Union Public Service Commission
Department/Unit Engineering Services Examination Branch
Notification Date 26 September, 2025
Status Results Out
Application
Mode Online
Apply Start Date 26 September, 2025
Apply Last Date 16 October, 2025
Fees ₹200 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates; Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt
Fees Last Date 16 October, 2025
Correction Window 17 October, 2025 to 23 October, 2025
Exam
Exam Mode Offline
Post Name Engineering Services Examination 2026
Qualification Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Skills Required Strong engineering fundamentals, analytical skills, problem-solving ability, technical aptitude, quantitative reasoning, communication skills, decision-making, engineering discipline knowledge
Additional Eligibility Indian citizen, must satisfy prescribed physical and medical standards
Age Limit 21 to 30 years as on 2026-01-01
Benefits DA, HRA, TA, LTC, medical facilities, pension/NPS, paid leave, job security, promotion opportunities
Age Relaxation OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PwBD: 10 years, Ex-Servicemen and certain Central Government servants: as per rules
Experience No prior work experience required
Vacancy 474
Exam Date 8 February, 2026 - 21 June, 2026
Job
Type Permanent
Mode Onsite
Level Group A & Group B
Selection Process Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Personality Test/Interview, Medical Examination, Final Merit
Interview Rounds 1 (Personality Test/Interview)
Salary Level-10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500)
Dates to Remember
Admit Card Date 30 January, 2026
Exam Result Date 26 February, 2026
Link
Notification Link https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/exam-notifications
Apply Online Click to Apply
Official Website https://upsc.gov.in/